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Constable Frank Ury was shot and killed while attempting to serve a subpoena on a subject for failing to pay rent.
During the incident, the suspect shot and killed Deputy Sheriff Fred Certain after barricading himself inside his home.
The 67-year-old, who pleaded insanity, was convicted of two counts of murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison on December 6, 1942.
Constable Ury had served with the Grant County Constable's Office for 18 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Ury gave the Grant County Constable's Office 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Marion community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Ury.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Frank is the only officer of Grant County Constable's Office remembered here.
Frank is one of 310 officers killed feloniously in IN, 61.6% of the 503 remembered there.
Frank is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1928, 8 officers in IN were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 122 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1928, 201 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1928, 202 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Frank was 74. Of the 299 killed feloniously in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Frank was 74. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 74. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.7% of these deaths in IN; January holds the most, 11%. Fridays: 11%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Grant County Constable's Office. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.6% of all 503 deaths in IN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
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